Great Northern Hotel is opening shortly.

by Jules on March 27, 2013

I remember writing about the opening of this hotel two years ago. Then things went quiet and now we hear all of a sudden it’s opening and what’s more it’s happening next month! The hotel in question is the Great Northern Hotel, London’s first railway hotel which opened back in 1845 and will now re-open in April 2013. The hotel been closed for a total of 12 years but now after a £40 million refurb it’s ready to welcome guests once more.

The hotel is located in a Grade II listed building situated between Kings Cross and St Pancras stations which means it’s the perfect choice for business travellers with some of the best transport links in the city. It looks like the St Pancras Renaissance might have some serious competition on its hands. The interiors have been restored to the hotel’s former glory and the decor is set to evoke the romance of train travel from a bygone era.

There will be 91 rooms with three different types including the interesting sounding Couchettes (picture below) which are designed to resemble train sleeper compartments, a restaurant named Plum + Spilt Milk and a bar which opens directly onto the western concourse of King’s Cross Station.

Room rates start at £250, which may sound steep but includes complimentary access to a pantry with home cooked snack and drinks, a library of films, audio books, playlists, magazines, USB printers, newspapers and the all important free Wi-Fi.

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The deal: as a London Hotels Insight insider you’ll get the Tune “comfort package” included – with TV, 24 hours of WiFi, towel & toiletry rental, room safe and hairdryer.

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The deal: as a London Hotels Insight insider you’ll get several extras at this gorgeously discreet gem (read about the hotel’s service philosophy here) round the corner from Harrods. You’ll love the complimentary cream tea!

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The deal: as an LHI insider you’ll get a free bottle of champagne in your room on arrival as well as a free English breakfast for two (minimum 2 night stay). Free WiFi is already standard and don’t forget to stay for afternoon tea!

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The deal: as a London Hotels Insight insider you’ll receive a complimentary welcome cocktail from Brunello Lounge as well as free WiFi throughout your stay in this stylish Italian luxury gem of a hotel – don’t miss aperitivo time!